Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician

Quick Facts

• Role: Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician
• Setting: Acute care hospital emergency department
• Assignment length: 13 weeks
• Start date: 01-04-27
• Schedule: Scheduled shifts, no call; 5 shifts, 12 hours (19:00–07:00)
• Pay: $295/hr–$305/hr

Description

Provide prompt, comprehensive emergency care for a wide range of acute illnesses and injuries in the emergency department. You will assess patients, diagnose and stabilize life-threatening conditions, perform necessary procedures, interpret diagnostic tests, and document care accurately. Maintain calm, professional performance in a fast-paced, high-pressure setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments (history, physical exams, diagnostic tests)
• Diagnose and stabilize patients with life-threatening conditions
• Develop and implement treatment plans for acute medical and surgical emergencies
• Perform emergency procedures such as suturing, wound care, and splinting
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., X-rays, CT scans)
• Prescribe medications and manage pain
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Board certification in emergency, internal, or family medicine (ABEM/ABIM/ABFM/AOA)
• Active and unrestricted medical license in Florida
• Preferred: at least 1 year of emergency department experience
• Ability to work scheduled 12-hour shifts

Benefits

• Highly competitive, transparent locum tenens pay ($295/hr–$305/hr)
• Travel and lodging coverage
• Malpractice coverage and risk management support
• In-house credentialing and licensing assistance
• Dedicated application and assignment support
• Easy timekeeping and streamlined document management